I think it was clear from the testimony today that the military, or at least the two Generals that were in front of us believe that maintaining some presence in Afghanistan would be a good idea. The President obviously rejected that advice.
Senator Angus King reflects on the military's preference to maintain a presence in Afghanistan, contrasting it with the President's decision to withdraw.
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